Mexico weather in January
Planning a journey to Mexico this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Mexico in January?
Mexico offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Creel at 14°C to very warm in Mazunte at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Mazunte and -0°C in Creel. During this period, Playa del Carmen experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Salina Cruz with an average of 3.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Tapijulapa with 214 mm. The city Playa del Carmen usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mexico in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mexico climate page.
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Average weather in Playa del Carmen
In January Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mexico City
In January Mexico City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Peñasco
In January Puerto Peñasco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cancún
In January Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Vallarta
In January Puerto Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mexico.
Is January the best time to visit Mexico?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Mexico. Typically, the climate in Playa del Carmen is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. On the other hand, the month of October tends to have poor weather conditions.
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